We are currently auditioning children for the children’s choir for our production of Verdi Gala, a concert with one of the most iconic works of the world operatic repertoire, taking place Nov 6 in Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston, IL. Children will perform alongside professional chamber orchestra and world-class singers.
Age requirement: 6–14 years
Participants will participate in:
11-12 hours of preparation rehearsals including:
1 general rehearsal (in the concert hall with orchestra)
1 performance.
Children will work with top professionals in the music field and develop skills in:
Singing
Italian language
Acting and movement
During the first lessons, children will learn about the composer Giuseppe Verdi and the art of opera in Italy.
Each parent receives one free ticket for performance
Initial rehearsals: Fine Arts Building
Rehearsal with Orchestra: Roosevelt University building on Michigan Avenue (room number will be sent in the email)
Performance: Nichols Concert Hall
Aug 30 1–2PM
Sept 6 1–2PM
Sept 13 1–2PM
Sept 20 1–2PM
Sept 27 1–2PM
Oct 4 1–2PM
Oct 11 1–2PM
Oct 18 1-2PM
Oct 25 1-2PM
Nov 1 1-2PM
Nov 4 — Nichols Hall general rehearsal in with orchestra, evening call time TBA
Nov 6 — Performance evening call time TBA
One additional run-through rehearsal with orchestra may be added (TBA).
You may miss no more than two preparation rehearsals.
Attendance at the general rehearsal on Nov 4 is mandatory.
The full program cost: $360
35% discount for a second child from the same family
Casting is limited to 14 children
Please choose this option if you are returning choir student only! If you never sang with our choir before, please pick the new student option!
We are currently auditioning children for the children’s choir for our production of Verdi Gala, a concert with one of the most iconic works of the world operatic repertoire, taking place Nov 6 in Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston, IL. Children will perform alongside professional chamber orchestra and world-class singers.
Age requirement: 6–14 years
Participants will participate in:
11-12 hours of preparation rehearsals including:
1 general rehearsal (in the concert hall with orchestra)
1 performance.
Children will work with top professionals in the music field and develop skills in:
Singing
Italian language
Acting and movement
During the first lessons, children will learn about the composer Giuseppe Verdi and the art of opera in Italy.
Each parent receives one free ticket for performance
Initial rehearsals: Fine Arts Building
Rehearsal with Orchestra: Roosevelt University building on Michigan Avenue (room number will be sent in the email)
Performance: Nichols Concert Hall
Aug 30 1–2PM
Sept 6 1–2PM
Sept 13 1–2PM
Sept 20 1–2PM
Sept 27 1–2PM
Oct 4 1–2PM
Oct 11 1–2PM
Oct 18 1-2PM
Oct 25 1-2PM
Nov 1 1-2PM
Nov 4 — Nichols Hall general rehearsal in with orchestra, evening call time TBA
Nov 6 — Performance evening call time TBA
One additional run-through rehearsal with orchestra may be added (TBA).
You may miss no more than two preparation rehearsals.
Attendance at the general rehearsal on Nov 4 is mandatory.
The full program cost: $360
35% discount for a second child from the same family
Casting is limited to 14 children
Please choose this option if you are returning choir student only! If you never sang with our choir before, please pick the new student option!